L1™ UPDATER SOFTWARE

Introduction
The Bose L1™ Updater Software allows you to enjoy the versatility of your T1 ToneMatch™ audio
engine. The Bose L1™ Updater Software easily integrates with your PC allowing you to download new
ToneMatch™ presets to your T1, back up data, and share user defined data.

System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 98 or higher
USB 1.1 or higher

Required Cabling
• USB interface cable (not included)

Please refer to your T1 ToneMatch™ audio engine’s Owners Guide

for instructions on how to connect your T1 to your computer.

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Downloading the L1 Updater Software

1. Click on the download L1 Updater Software link at www.Bose/Musicians. You may be asked if
you want to save the file or run it from its current location.
2. Click Save
3. You will then be asked to select the folder where you want to save the L1 Updater Application,
using a standard Save As dialog box. Pay attention to which folder you select before clicking
Save.
Note: It is encouraged that you store any .BOS files that you download in the same folder as the L1™
Updater Application. We recommend creating this folder on your desktop or in your My Documents
folder to make it easily accessible.
4. The download will now begin. Your web browser will keep you updated on the progress of the
download by showing a progress bar that fills up as you download. You will also be reminded
where you're saving the file.
Note: You may also see a check box labeled Close this dialog box when download completes. If you
see this check box, it helps to uncheck this box as it makes it easier to locate where you downloaded
the file.
5. When your download is finished, if you left the Close this dialog box when download completes
option unchecked, you'll see a dialog box.
6. Now click the Open button to run the L1 Updater Software. If you don't see the Download com-
plete dialog box, open the folder where you saved the file and double-click on the icon for the file
there.
7. From here follow the instructions of the L1 Updater .EXE file.

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Using .BOS files

There are several types of .BOS files that work exclusively with your T1 ToneMatch™ audio engine:
• ToneMatch™ Presets
• Factory Scenes
• User Scenes
• Shared Scenes
• Firmware
To learn more about these features please refer to your T1 ToneMatch™ audio engines Owner’s Guide.

Downloading .BOS files

1. Go to www.Bose.com/Musicians to obtain .BOS files.
2. Choose a file to download.

.BOS files are available online as compressed ZIP files. These files are smaller, allowing for
faster download. You will need to decompress these files before you can use them with your
T1 ToneMatch audio engine.
3. Save the ZIP file to your local computer.
4. If the ZIP file does not automatically decompress, you will need to manually decompress the ZIP
file.
Note: Some Windows 98 systems may reuire a third-party tool to decomression ZIP files.
5. Move the .BOS file into a folder of your choice.
Note: It is encouraged that you store .BOS files in the same folder as the L1™ Updater Application.
We recommend creating this folder on your desktop or in your My Documents folder to make it easily
accessible.

Loading .BOS files onto your T1 ToneMatch audio engine

Once the .BOS files are saved locally you may refer to the L1 Updater Application Instructions to learn
more about interfacing with your T1 ToneMatch™ audio engine.

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L1 Updater Application Screen

L1™ system family of products

T1 Firmware DSP:

T1 ToneMatch Presets:

T1 ToneMatch A:

T1 ToneMatch B:

T1 ToneMatch C:

T1 Factory Scenes:

User Scenes:

T1 Shared Scenes:

PS II System EQ:

PS II Firmware:

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T1 Firmware DSP

T1 Firmware DSP:

The DSP Firmware is the operating platform that determines overall functionality of the T1’s Digital Sig-
nal Processor. When you open the L1™ Updater Software the current DSP Firmware version on your
T1 will be displayed along with the Update button.

Updating DSP Firmware

1. Click on the Update button in the same row as the Update Settings from
T1 DSP Firmware. Look in: BoseL1Updater
This will open a dialog box asking you which folder
Name Type
to look in for .BOS files. BOS_T1_FactoryScenes BOS File
BOS_T1_FirmwareDSP BOS File
2. Select desired folder from drop down list. BOS_T1_Presets
BOS_T1_SharedScene_Reset
BOS
BOS
File
File
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Audix BOS File
3. Scroll through folder until you locate the DSP Firm- BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Taylor
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Empty
BOS
BOS
File
File
ware .BOS file. BOS_T1_UserScenes_Reset BOS File

File name: BOS_T1_FirmwareDSP Open

4. Double click on the DSP Firmware .BOS file.
File of type: BOS files (*.BOS) Cancel

Open as read-only

The update process will begin and a status bar will be displayed illustrating progress and the message
“Updating Software Please Wait” will be displayed on your T1 screen. Update will take approximately
10 minutes to complete.

Warning: Update in progress, do not disconnect.

Remaining: 9:55

A message appears when the update is complete. Click OK to close the box and the T1 will return to
the state it was in prior to the update.
Update done

Update/Restore was successful.

OK

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T1 ToneMatch Presets

T1 ToneMatch Presets:

The ToneMatch™ preset version contains the T1’s Factory ToneMatch™ preset library. This is offered
as a bundle and does not include ToneMatch™ A, B, and C banks. When you open the L1™ Updater
Software the current ToneMatch™ version on your T1 will be displayed along with the Update button.
Note: Updating will overwrite the existing version of the ToneMatch™ presets.
Updating ToneMatch™ Presets
1. Click on the Update button in the same row as the Update Settings from
T1 ToneMatch Preset version. Look in: BoseL1Updater
This will open a dialog box asking you which folder
Name Type
to look in for .BOS files. BOS_T1_FactoryScenes BOS File
BOS_T1_FirmwareDSP BOS File
2. Select desired folder from drop down list. BOS_T1_Presets
BOS_T1_SharedScene_Reset
BOS
BOS
File
File
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Audix BOS File
3. Scroll through folder until you locate the BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Taylor
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Empty
BOS
BOS
File
File
T1 Presets .BOS file. BOS_T1_UserScenes_Reset BOS File

File name: BOS_T1_Presets Open

4. Double click on the T1 Presets .BOS file.
File of type: BOS files (*.BOS) Cancel

Open as read-only

The update process will begin and a status bar will be displayed illustrating progress and the message
“Updating Software Please Wait” will be displayed on your T1 screen. Update will take up to two
minutes to complete.

Warning: Update in progress, do not disconnect.

Remaining: 1:42

A message appears when the update is complete. Click OK to close the box and the T1 will return to
the state it was in prior to the update.
Update done

Update/Restore was successful.

OK

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T1 ToneMatch Preset Bank A

T1 ToneMatch A:

ToneMatch™ Bank A allows the user to download an interchangeable bank of ToneMatch™

presets that have been optimized for the L1™. When you open the L1™ Updater Software the
current ToneMatch™ version in Bank A of your T1 will be displayed along with the Update button.
Note: Updating will overwrite the existing preset version in ToneMatch™ Bank A.
Updating ToneMatch™ Bank A Presets
1. Click on the Update button in the same row as the Update Settings from
T1 ToneMatch A version. Look in: BoseL1Updater
This will open a dialog box asking you
Name Type
which folder to look in for .BOS files. BOS_T1_FactoryScenes BOS File
BOS_T1_FirmwareDSP BOS File
2. Select desired folder from drop down list. BOS_T1_Presets
BOS_T1_SharedScene_Reset
BOS
BOS
File
File
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Audix BOS File
3. Scroll through folder until you locate the BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Taylor
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Empty
BOS
BOS
File
File
ToneMatch manufacturer .BOS file that you BOS_T1_UserScenes_Reset BOS File

wish to upload to your T1. File name: BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Taylor Open

4. Double click on the T1 Presets ToneMatch File of type: BOS files (*.BOS) Cancel

manufacturer .BOS file. Open as read-only

The update process will begin and a status bar will be displayed illustrating progress and the message
“Updating Software Please Wait” will be displayed on your T1 screen. Update will take up to two
minutes to complete.

Warning: Update in progress, do not disconnect.

Remaining: 1:42

A message appears when the update is complete. Click OK to close the box and the T1 will return to
the state it was in prior to the update.
Update done

Update/Restore was successful.

OK

Note: This bank may be loaded with a group of specialized ToneMatch™ presets. To restore bank to
it's default state update with the ToneMatch™ empty .BOS file available at www.Bose.com/musicians.
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T1 ToneMatch Preset Bank B

T1 ToneMatch B:

ToneMatch™ Bank B allows the user to download an interchangeable bank of ToneMatch™

presets that have been optimized for the L1™. When you open the L1™ Updater Software the
current ToneMatch™ version in Bank B of your T1 will be displayed along with the Update button.
Note: Updating will overwrite the existing preset version in ToneMatch™ Bank B.
Updating ToneMatch™ Bank B Presets
1. Click on the Update button in the same row as the Update Settings from
T1 ToneMatch B version. Look in: BoseL1Updater
This will open a dialog box asking you
Name Type
which folder to look in for .BOS files. BOS_T1_FactoryScenes BOS File
BOS_T1_FirmwareDSP BOS File
2. Select desired folder from drop down list. BOS_T1_Presets
BOS_T1_SharedScene_Reset
BOS
BOS
File
File
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Audix BOS File
3. Scroll through folder until you locate the BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Taylor
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Empty
BOS
BOS
File
File
ToneMatch manufacturer .BOS file that you BOS_T1_UserScenes_Reset BOS File

wish to upload to your T1. File name: BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Audix Open

4. Double click on the T1 Presets ToneMatch File of type: BOS files (*.BOS) Cancel

manufacturer .BOS file. Open as read-only

The update process will begin and a status bar will be displayed illustrating progress and the message
“Updating Software Please Wait” will be displayed on your T1 screen. Update will take up to two min-
utes to complete.

Warning: Update in progress, do not disconnect.

Remaining: 1:42

A message appears when the update is complete. Click OK to close the box and the T1 will return to
the state it was in prior to the update.
Update done

Update/Restore was successful.

OK

Note: This bank may be loaded with a group of specialized ToneMatch™ presets. To restore bank to
it's default state update with the ToneMatch™ empty .BOS file available at www.Bose.com/musicians.
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T1 ToneMatch Preset Bank C

T1 ToneMatch C:

ToneMatch™ Bank C allows the user to download an interchangeable bank of ToneMatch™

presets that have been optimized for the L1™. When you open the L1™ Updater Software the
current ToneMatch™ version in Bank C of your T1 will be displayed along with the Update button.
Note: Updating will overwrite the existing preset version in ToneMatch™ Bank C.
Updating ToneMatch™ Bank C Presets
1. Click on the Update button in the same row as the Update Settings from
T1 ToneMatch C version. Look in: BoseL1Updater
This will open a dialog box asking you
Name Type
which folder to look in for .BOS files. BOS_T1_FactoryScenes BOS File
BOS_T1_FirmwareDSP BOS File
2. Select desired folder from drop down list. BOS_T1_Presets
BOS_T1_SharedScene_Reset
BOS
BOS
File
File
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Audix BOS File
3. Scroll through folder until you locate the BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Taylor
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Empty
BOS
BOS
File
File
ToneMatch manufacturer .BOS file that you BOS_T1_UserScenes_Reset BOS File

wish to upload to your T1. File name: BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Empty Open

4. Double click on the T1 Presets ToneMatch File of type: BOS files (*.BOS) Cancel

manufacturer .BOS file. Open as read-only

The update process will begin and a status bar will be displayed illustrating progress and the message
“Updating Software Please Wait” will be displayed on your T1 screen. Update will take up to two min-
utes to complete.

Warning: Update in progress, do not disconnect.

Remaining: 1:42

A message appears when the update is complete. Click OK to close the box and the T1 will return to
the state it was in prior to the update.
Update done

Update/Restore was successful.

OK

Note: This bank may be loaded with a group of specialized ToneMatch™ presets. To restore bank to
it's default state update with the ToneMatch™ empty .BOS file available at www.Bose.com/musicians
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T1 Factory Scenes

T1 Factory Scenes:

The five Factory scenes contain specific default processing configurations for specialized applica-
tions. These serve as a great starting point for achieving your signature sound. When you open the
L1™ Updater Software the current version of the Factory Scene on your T1 will be displayed along
with the Update button.
Note: Updating Factory Scenes will overwrite the existing settings.

Updating Factory Scenes

1. Click on the Update button in the same row as the Update Settings from
T1 Factory Scenes version. Look in: BoseL1Updater
This will open a dialog box asking you which folder
Name Type
to look in for .BOS files. BOS_T1_FactoryScenes BOS File
BOS_T1_FirmwareDSP BOS File
2. Select desired folder from drop down list. BOS_T1_Presets
BOS_T1_SharedScene_Reset
BOS
BOS
File
File
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Audix BOS File
3. Scroll through folder until you locate the Factory BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Taylor
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Empty
BOS
BOS
File
File
Reset .BOS file that you wish to download. BOS_T1_UserScenes_Reset BOS File

File name: BOS_T1_FactoryScenes Open

4. Double click on the T1 Presets Factory Reset .BOS
file. File of type: BOS files (*.BOS) Cancel

Open as read-only

The update process will begin and a status bar will be displayed illustrating progress and the message
“Updating Software Please Wait” will be displayed on your T1 screen. Update will take up to two min-
utes to complete.

Warning: Update in progress, do not disconnect.

Remaining: 1:42

A message appears when the update is complete. Click OK to close the box and the T1 will return to

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the state it was in prior to the update.

Update done

Update/Restore was successful.

OK

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User Scenes

User Scenes:

User Scenes are a bank of 10 user-definable scenes for saving and recalling all your favorite settings.
You can rewrite over these as many times as you want. When you open the L1™ Updater Software the
current version of the User Scenes on your T1 will be displayed along with an Update and Backup
button.

Backing Up User Scenes

After saving your user scenes you may back them up to your computer. When you open the L1™
Updater Software the current version of the User Scenes on your T1 will be displayed along with an
Update and Backup button.

1. Click on the Backup button in the same row as the User Scenes version.
This will open a dialog box asking you to specify a download location.
2. Specify download location.
3. Choose a file name that ends with a .BOS file extension.
4. Click the Save button

Once the update is complete you will receive confirmation.

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Updating User Scenes

1. Click on the Update button in the same row as the Update Settings from
User Scenes version. Look in: BoseL1Updater
This will open a dialog box asking you which folder
Name Type
to look in for .BOS files BOS_T1_FactoryScenes BOS File
BOS_T1_FirmwareDSP BOS File
2. Select desired folder from drop down list. BOS_T1_Presets
BOS_T1_SharedScene_Reset
BOS
BOS
File
File
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Audix BOS File
3. Scroll through folder until you locate the User Scene BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Taylor
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Empty
BOS
BOS
File
File
.BOS file that you wish to download. BOS_T1_UserScenes_Reset BOS File

File name: BOS_T1_UserScenes_Reset Open

4. Double click on the User Scene .BOS file.
File of type: BOS files (*.BOS) Cancel

Open as read-only

The update process will begin and a status bar will be displayed illustrating progress and the message
“Updating Software Please Wait” will be displayed on your T1 screen. Update will take up to two min-
utes to complete.

Warning: Update in progress, do not disconnect.

Remaining: 1:42

A message appears when the update is complete. Click OK to close the box and the T1 will return to
the state it was in prior to the update.
Update done

Update/Restore was successful.

OK

Note: We suggest performing the Back Up process prior to updating your User Scenes. This will
preserve your current settings before they are overwritten by the Updating User Scenes process

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T1 Shared Scenes

T1 Shared Scenes:

The Shared Scene is a single user-definable scene for saving settings that may later be shared with
other T1 ToneMatch audio engine users. When you open the L1™ Updater Software the current
version of the Shared Scene on your T1 will be displayed along with an Update and Backup button.

Backing Up Shared Scenes

When you open the L1™ Updater Software the current version of the Shared Scenes on your T1 will be
displayed along with an Update and Backup button.

1. Click on the Backup button in the same row as the T1 Shared Scenes version.
This will open a dialog box asking you to specify a download location.
2. Specify download location.
3. Choose a file name that ends with a .BOS file extension.
4. Click the Save button

Once the update is complete you will receive confirmation.

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Updating Shared Scenes

1. Click on the Update button in the same row as the Update Settings from
T1 Shared Scenes version. This will open a dialog Look in: BoseL1Updater
box asking you which folder to look in for .BOS files
Name Type
BOS_T1_FactoryScenes BOS File
2. Select desired folder from drop down list. BOS_T1_FirmwareDSP BOS File
BOS_T1_Presets BOS File
BOS_T1_SharedScene_Reset BOS File
3. Scroll through folder until you locate the Shared BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Audix BOS File
Scene .BOS file that you wish to download. BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Taylor
BOS_T1_ToneMatch_Empty
BOS
BOS
File
File
BOS_T1_UserScenes_Reset BOS File
4. Double click on the Shared Scene .BOS file. File name: BOS_T1_SharedScene_Reset Open

File of type: BOS files (*.BOS) Cancel

Open as read-only

The update process will begin and a status bar will be displayed illustrating progress and the message
“Updating Software Please Wait” will be displayed on your T1 screen. Update will take up to two min-
utes to complete.

Warning: Update in progress, do not disconnect.

Remaining: 1:42

A message appears when the update is complete. Click OK to close the box and the T1 will return to
the state it was in prior to the update.
Update done

Update/Restore was successful.

OK

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PS II System EQ

PS II System EQ:

When you are using an L1™ Model II power stand to provide power to the T1 ToneMatch™ audio
engine the current version of the power stands EQ settings are displayed on the application screen.
This version is part of the power stands firmware version.

PS II Firmware

PS II Firmware:

When you are using an L1™ Model II power stand to provide power to the T1 ToneMatch™ audio
engine the current Firmware version of the power stand is displayed on the application screen.

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